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RV59 CCE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 CCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 152,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 147,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 137,962 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 122,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 122,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,476 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,955 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,983 miles

Engine cover and under-shields fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge 2mm

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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RV59 CCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV59 CCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV59 CCE?

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What year was RV59 CCE registered?

RV59 CCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RV59 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 CCE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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